FROM SAINT TROPEZ ART GALLERY TO THE LODON FASHION WEEK THE ‘’M’’ WORLD
St Tropez, the iconic village in the South of France is a home to the internationally acclaimed artist Una St Tropez. Last season she launched her very first fashion Signature Collection and named it “M Collection Saint Tropez “.
M: My real name is Mia and my art gallery is called “M Arts Club”, hence the name of the Collection starts also with an “M”! I absolutely adore that letter…
S!: What has changed within you as an artist to have inspired the fashion collection?
M: Long before I got hold of my paints and brushes I was in the Fashion world. I modelled; designed…I just knew the time will come to unite Art & Fashion as it normally results in phenomenal creativity. Also, living in St Tropez made it so easy to be inspired in both of these worlds.
S!: Do you now have a preference between being an artist or designer?
M: Funny as it may sound, I am not defined as either. In both worlds I am just an excellent observer. As an artist I observe people and their expressions as I specialise in portraits. As a designer I imagine who could wear my designs having observed the world around me. The beauty, strength and elegance play crucial role in both of my worlds and are depicted in every creation.
I cannot divide the Artist and the Designer in terms of my preference; one cannot go anymore without the other.
S!: We are told that you are currently in London preparing very interesting projects
M: London has been very generous city to me for the past many years. That is why I decided to present the “M Collection “there and what better occasion than London Fashion Week! We have scheduled two shows and I cannot be more excited!
S!: We are told that you will mask your models behind dark glasses as a little hint to your style?
M: That would be such a perfect ode to me and my dark glasses, n’est-ce pas?
S!: With your “M” brand you have managed to unite chic and ethical
M: I am particularly proud of our role of being Sustainable Brand in the current climate where our Planet needs every bit of help we can give. We upcycle the fabrics from the world’s most prestigious brands turning them into timeless and elegant designs. We love to see “the beautiful” becoming “the essential”!
S!: What is your latest Art project?
M: I have just launched my first NFT and it is absolutely phenomenal. We have made a portrait of Snoop Dogg sing a very lovely song. I am sure it will make many people smile! It's a MUST SEE project if not MUST OWN!
S!: Who is your ultimate inspiration?
M: Richard who is my mentor and my family to whom I dedicate every good thing in my life.
S!: Thank you so much for the interview, Mia! Looking forward to seeing more of your creations!
Follow Mia on instagram: @unasttropez
